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Alternator Repair in Halton

Is your battery not charging? Do your headlights dim when you press the accelerator? If so, you probably have an Alternator Fault. Our 11,236 garages nationwide, including those in Halton, regularly diagnose these things, and our Mobile Mechanics will resolve them at your home or work too.

Brilliant work done, no issues sins left and the price was cheapest quoted!

03.03.18

Gitana, Renault Megane

The price only went up due to additional parts that were needed, overall is was a quality service, rang me when I needed new calipers and did it all at a reasonable price for all the components and time it took to complete. I always got a courtesy car which was a massive benefit. I would recommend and definitely use again.

07.02.18

Dave, Ford Focus

Fantastic garage great service couldn’t do enough. Highly recommend mot or any service or repairs. Honest and helpful. Dave thomas Toyota Yaris.

19.01.18

David, Toyota Yaris

Highly recommended, Fair price, fast and all round professional service from start to finish. I’ll definitely be using them again.

Mark understood problem with the Fiesta clutch, collected the car from home and refitted a new one. He identified a couple of issues which he did at an extra cost. Total bill was £379. They did an excellent job - well pleased.

29.08.17

Barry, Ford Fiesta

Excellent service will use again if and when I need to.

01.08.17

Neil, Vauxhall Insignia

Was well impressed they picked my car up from my house did the job and delivered it back what more can you ask for

25.07.17

Stevan, Vauxhall Zafira

Great job will definitely use the garage again fantastic price highly recommended

Outstanding service, the clutch was replaced in a day and the car was as good as new once done. I was so impressed with the service from James that I will be using Vagtech from now on. In fact I have just dropped my Audi A3 there this morning to have the mysterious coolant loss looked at. I totally recommend James and Vagtech.

12.03.18

dave, BMW 1 Series

Great work James cheers
Will be doing work for me in the future
Thanks again

07.02.18

Brian, Audi A4

James done my rear brake pads on my bmw 116d. Very happy with the work A+. Very friendly and honest service which is hard to find these days. Would definitely recommend anyone.

What is a car alternator?

The car's alternator performs a simple, but vital job: to keep your car's battery charged. The battery is responsible for starting the car, spark plugs, lights, electrics, and sometimes power steering - quite a job - so it's essential that it's topped up - and that's what the alternator does.

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What are common problems with an alternator?

The alternator acts like a small generator: the engine spins it, and the alternator turns that spinning motion into electricity.The most common problems are worn brushes (the component that maintains constant electrical contact with the spinning alternator) and a failing voltage regulator (which ensures that the charge is sent to the battery at the correct voltage.)

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What are the common symptoms of alternator problems?

Common signs of car alternator problems include the 'charge' or battery lights flashing on the dashboard, flickering or dimming headlights and interior lights and a growling or whining noise under the bonnet.

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What is the average alternator repair cost?

An alternator can be rebuilt as opposed to replaced, however in truth the difference in cost is often quite small. Either way the most common repair cost is around £150-200.

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How to test an alternator for problems

A simple way to test an alternator for problems is to do what's known as the headlight test. Park your car with the headlights on or run it in neutral, then rev the engine. If the headlights dim you could well have an alternator problem. A better test is to take your car to a garage, where a car alternator can be tested using a multimeter tool.

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What happens if my alternator breaks?

If your alternator fails, your car battery won't charge and, very soon, will have insufficient charge to start the car.

Alternator Prices in Halton

Alternator repair prices can vary depending on your car due to differences in labour time and parts needed but you can expect to pay between £250-£300. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.

Although hampered by the snowy weather conditions last week, Assist Autos were able to make it out to our property and successfully completed the job for us. The car is starting and running well and our alternator repair is now guaranteed for 12 months. We found the team extremely friendly and everything was clearly explained. We will consider Assist Autos again and I recommend them on our experience on this occasion. S Campbell, Epsom.